Minute Machine Crown or Stem

[fsmith]

Question about a Minute Machine Crown - How do you know if you need a new crown or just a stem? My issue with my Minute Machine is that the crown won't screw to tight, it will pop in place but won't tighten when turning the crown.

Thanks!

 

[XxRuMKaxX]

@zwc0442

 

[zwc0442]

Sounds like either the crown is stripped or the threads in the case are stripped.

 

[fsmith]

Sounds like either the crown is stripped or the threads in the case are stripped.

Any recommendations on a fix for this?

Thanks!

 

[zwc0442]

New case or new crown depending on what's stripped. Or both could be stripped.

 

[fsmith]

Thanks

 

[bttb]

I had same issue, been living with it like this for several years.

But I was out in Australia last month and hooked up with @Jorzaky (Deano) who fixed it overnight as I was travelling through Melbourne area.

Wow I'm so impressed with his workmanship, so glad he was able to help resolve issue.

If anyone on the forum needs excellent watch repairs you should definitely touch base with @Jorzaky

 

[Marstain]

I had same issue, been living with it like this for several years.

But I was out in Australia last month and hooked up with @Jorzaky (Deano) who fixed it overnight as I was travelling through Melbourne area.

Wow I'm so impressed with his workmanship, so glad he was able to help resolve issue.

If anyone on the forum needs excellent watch repairs you should definitely touch base with @Jorzaky

Good to know. I wonder if I can send him my HP. Thanks for the info. I’ll hit him up.

 

[Marstain]

I contacted him and he said he couldn’t repair it lol.

 

[Jorzaky]

Thanks for the mention bttb, you were very lucky that I found some broken one's that I had just fixed days before.
I found out that you can disovle the broken stems out of the Crowns with ALUM.
Hope you enjoy your Aussie trip.
Cheers Deano.